Makinde congratulates Adeleke after Osun governorship win
Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. Makinde described Adeleke as his brother and praised the outcome as a reflection of the people’s will. Adeleke’s victory followed a challenging political journey, including his defection from the PDP to the Accord Party. The win marks a significant achievement for both Adeleke and his new party.
Key takeaways
- Seyi Makinde congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling it a triumph for the will of Osun voters.
- Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election on the Accord Party platform after leaving the PDP.
- Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, defeating Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who scored 444,815 votes.
- The victory marked the first time the Accord Party won a governorship seat in Osun State.
- Several notable opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Bukola Saraki, also congratulated Adeleke.
